Programs

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Parents line up, begging to have their children admitted to our program so that they can have a chance for a better tomorrow. Sponsor a child's education today for only $300/year and help us change a child's future.

Education Sponsorship

Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe

H.G. Wells

There is virtually no access to free public education available to children in Haiti. It can costs upwards of $600/year for a child to attend school. The majority of Haitian families live on less that $500/year and eat only one meal per day. This makes education a distant dream for most children.

Prior to the earthquake of 2010, only 50% of children were enrolled in school. That number has lowered dramatically since that time. The Global Campaign for Education's report, "Back to School? The worst places in the world to be a school child in 2010" shines light on the lives of the children in 60 of the poorest countries on earth. Out of these, the 60 most impoverished countries, Haiti ranks third from the bottom as the worst place to be a school child. The only two countries who fared worse than Haiti are the African nations of Eritrea and Somalia. Many factors impacted this report, but, as Haitian Roots has known since our inception in 2005, the main reason that children in Haiti are not receiving an education is because their family simply cannot afford it.

Education is the greatest tool that we have to break the poverty cycle. Children who go to school and learn are healthier, better-nourished, and live longer and more prosperous lives than those who are excluded. When children attend school they become aware of their own potential in the world, and are equipped with the life skills necessary to make informed choices and live well in society.

Haitian Roots offers supporters the opportunity to sponsor the child of their choice through a scholarship of $300/year or $25/month. Sponsors and children enjoy building a relationship through photos and letters. Some of our sponsors have even had the opportunity to join us on volunteer trips and have met "their" children.

Special thanks to our business sponsors

235 East 5600 South

South Ogden, Utah, 84405 USA

Phone: (801) 529-8877

Email: info@haitianroots.com

About Us

We're changing the future of Haiti by educating her children today

Through the generosity of our donors, we provide educational scholarships to disadvantaged children as well as providing for the needs young orphans living in an urban orphanage. We are also continously working towards building our own school on a beautiful corner of Haiti.